Job summary
We have vacancies in varies specialities within our Hepatobiliary (HPB) and abdominal transplant theatres, Central Operating Department.
Would you like an Apprenticeship with a guaranteed Band 3 job at the end?
You will be enrolled with a local education provider and will be required to complete your Level 3 Senior Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship Programme within an 18-24 month timescale. You will be paid at Band 2 until successful completion when you will automatically transfer into a Band 3 post.
This opportunity will provide you with valuable experience and offer a strong foundation for a career within the NHS. No theatre experience is necessary, as full training will be provided, however knowledge of working in theatres or a health care setting would be an advantage.
- Interview Date: 28th September 2023
- 37 Hours 30 Minutes/Week
- You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy.
Main duties of the job
We would invite applications from suitably qualified, experienced Healthcare Assistants who hold the appropriate NVQ Level 3 to be appointed at Band 3.
The Department has 20 Theatres covering ENT, Orthopaedics, Urology, General/Vascular surgery, Hepatobiliary and Transplantation. We also support the use of 3 Da Vinci Robots for surgery across the department. Although this is a large department, staff are fully supported by senior staff, a Clinical Educator and a Matron. This post is perfect for someone looking to further their career in a top rated organisation.
If you are interested in a career in Healthcare but do not hold the essential qualifications we could offer you the opportunity to start as an Apprentice, Band 2 salary, guaranteed Band 3 job at the end.
Successful applicants will work under the direction of a registered practitioner to perform a range of delegated clinical duties and assist in the safe care of patients within the peri-operative environment.
You will assist with the preparation and setting up of the theatres in readiness for the operating list and actively participate as part of a multi-disciplinary team to support patients undergoing elective and emergency surgery. You will undertake and assist in the administrative, clinical, cleanliness and housekeeping duties of the theatres as required.
About us
Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the busiest, largest and most successful teaching NHS foundation trusts in the country, with over 18,000 staff and an annual income of £1 billion.
We have a long history of providing high quality care, clinical excellence, and innovation in medical research regionally, nationally and internationally.
We're also proud to be the second largest provider of specialised services in the country. This means we support people with a range of rare and complex medical, surgical and neurological conditions, cancers and genetic orders.
Our staff oversee around 1.84 million patients 'contacts' each year, delivering high standards of healthcare.
We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and recognise the benefit in providing an inclusive environment. We value and respect the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects the communities we serve, and is equipped to deliver the best service to our patients. We welcome all applications irrespective of people's race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will need to have a willingness to learn with excellent communication skills, IT skills will be advantageous. The department works 24/7 with various shift patterns in place, however this role requires a commitment to on call working including weekends and bank holidays.
Job Purpose
- Throughout the apprenticeship the post holder will gain experience working in the Team within the Trust
- The successful candidate will develop the required skills to assist the Registered Practitioners and Assistant Practitioners in the day to day delivery of patient care in the Peri-operative setting, to ensure a consistently high quality service to the Trust
- The successful candidate will complete the Level 3 Senior Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship within 18 to 24 months. (Upon successful completion of the Apprenticeship Band 3 is granted)
- To abide by Trust policies and procedures.
- Maintain patients privacy and dignity at all times and provide care in a compassionate and sensitive manner.
- Be an effective part of the multi-disciplinary team contributing to the departmental objectives.
- Contribute to housekeeping and other departmental duties as required, eg general tidiness, pre-determined stock levels are met and clinical equipment is clean, working and stored correctly.
- Assist with administrative and clerical duties as required.
Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate.The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will need to have a willingness to learn with excellent communication skills, IT skills will be advantageous. The department works 24/7 with various shift patterns in place, however this role requires a commitment to on call working including weekends and bank holidays.
Job Purpose
- Throughout the apprenticeship the post holder will gain experience working in the Team within the Trust
- The successful candidate will develop the required skills to assist the Registered Practitioners and Assistant Practitioners in the day to day delivery of patient care in the Peri-operative setting, to ensure a consistently high quality service to the Trust
- The successful candidate will complete the Level 3 Senior Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship within 18 to 24 months. (Upon successful completion of the Apprenticeship Band 3 is granted)
- To abide by Trust policies and procedures.
- Maintain patients privacy and dignity at all times and provide care in a compassionate and sensitive manner.
- Be an effective part of the multi-disciplinary team contributing to the departmental objectives.
- Contribute to housekeeping and other departmental duties as required, eg general tidiness, pre-determined stock levels are met and clinical equipment is clean, working and stored correctly.
- Assist with administrative and clerical duties as required.
Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate.The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Person Specification
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Ability to carry out routine elements of assessment to enhance the patient journey, following an initial assessment by a Registered Practitioner.
- Understanding of confidentiality
Desirable
- An understanding of confidentiality issues
SKILLS
Essential
- Basic IT skills
- Engage positively in all education and assessment activities related to the apprenticeship framework.
- Ability to initiate emergency action when required e.g. Cardiac arrest, Fire
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Ability to plan, prioritise own and delegated work tasks and activities
- Previous work experience in a healthcare environment
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- English and Maths at Level 1 or equivalent (GCSE 3-2, or D-E or Functional/Key Skills at Level 1)
Desirable
- English and Maths at level 2 or equivalent (GCSE 9-4 or A*- C or functional skills level 2)
Person Specification
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Ability to carry out routine elements of assessment to enhance the patient journey, following an initial assessment by a Registered Practitioner.
- Understanding of confidentiality
Desirable
- An understanding of confidentiality issues
SKILLS
Essential
- Basic IT skills
- Engage positively in all education and assessment activities related to the apprenticeship framework.
- Ability to initiate emergency action when required e.g. Cardiac arrest, Fire
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Ability to plan, prioritise own and delegated work tasks and activities
- Previous work experience in a healthcare environment
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- English and Maths at Level 1 or equivalent (GCSE 3-2, or D-E or Functional/Key Skills at Level 1)
Desirable
- English and Maths at level 2 or equivalent (GCSE 9-4 or A*- C or functional skills level 2)
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
